Government Affairs Intern

Job Description

At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.

The global law firm of K&L Gates LLP is seeking Government Affairs Interns for our Summer 2026 program. The K&L Gates Lloyd Meeds Policy Fellowship Program is a semester-long opportunity for undergraduate students to work in the K&L Gates Public Policy and Law Practice in Washington, DC. Students will be able to actively participate in the policy affairs of the firm and to learn about the federal political process.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Sr. Government Affairs Specialist, Government Affairs Specialists, Lawyers and Lobbyists

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assisting Government Affairs Specialists and other policy professionals

• Monitoring press and Capitol Hill publications for a variety of topics and issues of interest to clients

• Assisting with projects, including conducting research, creating charts and legislation, policy and politics

• Compiling briefing books, relating to a broad range of issues for attorneys and clients

• Delivering and retrieving documents from Capitol Hill for the firm and clients

• Attending Congressional hearings

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Must be a current college student with an interest in federal legislation, policy and politics

• Must possess strong communication and organization skills

• Must be highly motivated

• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Internet and electronic information sources that are beneficial

ADDITIONAL ABILITIES REQUIRED

• This job operates in an office setting and is largely sedentary, requiring the routine use of a computer and other standard office equipment. The ability to open file cabinets, lift files, bend and stand on a stool may also be required.

Hourly rate: $18.00

The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

ABOUT THE FIRM

K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world.

The industry recognition the firm has garnered emanates from the foundation of a global community aligned on behalf of our clients. The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals.

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BENEFITS

K&L Gates offers our personnel a comprehensive suite of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time personnel include:

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)

• Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge

• Dental Insurance

• Wellness Program

• Vision Insurance

• Pre-tax Commuting Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing

• Business Travel Accident Insurance

• Short- and Long-term Disability Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Life Insurance (including Basic,…